Logan Central
Statistical Area - sa2

Logan Central is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Logan Central's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 6,544, indicating a rise of 188 people since the 2021 Census which reported 6,356 inhabitants. This increase, equating to 3.0%, is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 6,590 in June 2024 and address validation as of the Census date. The population density stands at 1,275 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for roughly 70.0% of recent population gains. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Projected demographic shifts suggest a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas by 2041, with an expected rise of 357 persons and a total growth of 6.2% over 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Logan Central, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Logan Central has averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 64 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been observed. This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $230,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, there have been $119.0 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. When measured against Greater Brisbane, Logan Central records about three-quarters the building activity per person, placing it among the 30th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings.

This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity in Logan Central shows 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. With around 577 people per dwelling approval, Logan Central reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Logan Central is expected to grow by 403 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Logan Central has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 34 potential impact projects in total. Key initiatives include Loganlea Station Relocation, Logan Bus Network Changes, Meadowbrook Shopping Centre Expansion, and Logan Central Plaza Residential Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market performance in Logan Central lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Logan Central has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors dominate, with an unemployment rate of 17.7% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.5%. There are 2,261 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 13.6%, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Logan Central lags behind Greater Brisbane at 43.7% compared to 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Manufacturing has a significant share of employment, at 2.5 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 2.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The worker-to-resident ratio is one-to-one, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5% and the labour force grew by 5.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4%, labour force expand by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Logan Central's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Logan Central's median taxpayer income was $40,560 and average was $43,628 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average of $70,520. As of September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $46,234 and average $49,732, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Logan Central fall between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. In Logan Central, 30.9% of the population earned between $800 - $1,499, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket led at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Logan Central, with only 77.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

Logan Central displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Logan Central's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 69.5% houses and 30.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Logan Central stood at 18.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.6% and rented ones at 63.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent in the area was $280, lower than Brisbane metro's $320 and national average of $375. Nationally, Logan Central's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Logan Central features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.2% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 15.4% couples without children, and 21.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 29.0% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Logan Central faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 8.5%, significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.5% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 27.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.7% in primary education, 12.2% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education. Logan Central's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,568 students. The area functions as an education hub with 38.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 20.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Logan Central has 36 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. They are served by 25 different routes that together provide 2,461 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 209 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 351 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 68 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Logan Central is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Logan Central faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but notably higher among older cohorts. Approximately 47% of Logan Central's total population (~3049 people) has private health cover, compared to 49.5% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.8% and 8.9% of residents respectively.

Around 67.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (924 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Logan Central is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Logan Central has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home, as recorded in the Australian Census on 9 August 2016. Additionally, 46.5% of Logan Central's residents were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Logan Central, comprising 50.3% of the population.

However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 11.8% of Logan Central's population identifying as Muslim, while the regional average stands at 7.6%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', at 29.6%, English, at 20.3%, and Australian, at 16.7%. Notably, Samoan ethnicity is overrepresented in Logan Central, with 4.9% compared to the regional average of 2.4%. Maori ethnicity also shows an overrepresentation, with 3.1% in Logan Central versus 2.2% regionally. New Zealand-born residents make up 1.1%, slightly lower than the regional average of 1.4%.

Logan Central hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Logan Central has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Logan Central has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between 2021 and the present, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 increased from 15.6% to 17.3%, while those aged 75-84 grew from 3.7% to 5.0%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 14.3% to 12.8%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 16.5% to 15.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Logan Central's age profile. The number of residents aged 85+ is projected to increase by 168 people (206%) from 81 to 250. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ are expected to account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 25-34.